hump it
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Meaning · English
To depart in a hurry; to flee.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
C. L. Money
Having collected a sufficient quantity, we humped it out of the bush.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hump it” mean?
To depart in a hurry; to flee.
Is “hump it” formal or informal?
hump it is generally slang.